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How do Lionesses solve full-back succession problem?

BBC News·@Bbc·2 months ago
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Lucy Bronze is England's most decorated female footballer The Lionesses will be looking to win the Women's World Cup next year - but to accomplish that goal they may need to find a solution to their "full-back problem". At right-back, Lucy Bronze, 34, has been England's undisputed starter for the best part of a decade - but how long can she keep playing? And is there anyone following in her footsteps? There is even more ambiguity at left-back - with several centre-backs having filled the position in recent years, while striker Rachel Daly started every game there when England won the first of their back-to-back European titles in 2022. The full-back issue has not gone unnoticed at the Football Association - interim England Under-23s boss Lauren Smith admits they have been plotting a succession plan for more than 18 months. "You've probably been thinking 'hey, what's this full-back problem?' And that's the same as we have been thinking a little bit over time," said Smith.…

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